UNSPSC 40172505: Forged steel pipe connector

Pipe connector made of forged steel

UNSPSC 40172505 Forged steel pipe connector, a Commodity code, represents specialized industrial connectors and fastening components purchased by state and local governments for infrastructure construction, utility systems, and transit operations. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include counties, cities, and transit authorities that maintain or construct public infrastructure requiring mechanical connections in piping, fluid systems, and mechanical assemblies. The actual procurement activity shows a mix of direct material supply for construction projects and component procurement for ongoing utility and transit system operations, though the recent opportunities block reveals limited direct connector-specific solicitations — most related activity appears embedded within larger infrastructure or equipment procurements.

Recent state and local activity under this code remains sparse and geographically dispersed. The most directly relevant recent opportunity comes from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART), which in January 2026 issued a purchase order (solicitation 2097648) for a Connector, KJ, 1/0 (Motor Leads) component with a January 30, 2026 response deadline; Santa Clara County's Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project (ITB ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) includes connector and fastening components within broader pavement and infrastructure work; and the City of Tampa issued an Intent to Single Source Parker Instrumentation Products in April 2026 for wastewater services, which may include connector elements. The geographic spread spans California, Florida, and Texas, with no standout repeat buyers evident in the recent opportunities block. Given the limited volume of code-specific recent solicitations and the embedding of connectors within larger infrastructure or equipment procurements, pursuit under this code should focus on master-agreement vehicles with transit authorities and county public works departments rather than direct spot-buy opportunities.